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Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, facing prison, asks a London-based biographer to write his life story, covering his drug addiction and arrest.

Rajkumar Hirani's biographical drama centres on Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, played by Ranbir Kapoor. The film moves through chapters of his public and private life, including his drug addiction, his relationship with his father Sunil Dutt (Paresh Rawal), his acting career and his arrest over a suspected connection with the 1993 Bombay bombings.

When a lyricist brings him a heavily romanticised biography that compares him to Mahatma Gandhi, Sanjay rejects the manuscript. Around the same time, the Supreme Court upholds his conviction under the Arms Act and gives him a five-year prison term. Wanting to counter his damaged public image before he goes to prison, his wife Manyata (Dia Mirza) asks London-based biographer Winnie Diaz (Anushka Sharma) to write his true story. Winnie is initially wary, but Sanjay's frank account of his past persuades her to take on the book.

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Trailer

Official trailer · TMDBYouTube

Cast and crew

  • Ranbir Kapooras Sanjay Dutt
  • Paresh Rawalas Sunil Dutt
  • Vicky Kaushalas Kamlesh Kanhaiyalal Kapasi
  • Anushka Sharmaas Winnie Diaz
  • Dia Mirzaas Manyata Dutt
  • Manisha Koiralaas Nargis Dutt
  • Sonam Kapoor Ahujaas Ruby
  • Boman Iranias Ruby's father / Dr. Asthana
  • Karishma Tannaas Pinky
  • Jim Sarbhas Zubin Mistry
  • Sayaji Shindeas Bandu Dada
  • Tabuas Herself (Cameo) (uncredited)

Photos: TMDB

Director
Rajkumar Hirani
Written by
Puneet Sharma, Irshad Kamil, Shekhar Astitva, Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijat Joshi
Producers
Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Camera
Ravi Varman
Music
A. R. Rahman
Editing
Rajkumar Hirani
Countries
India, United States
Studios
Rajkumar Hirani Films, Vinod Chopra Films, Vidhu Vinod Chopra Productions

Good to know

Running time
2 hours 41 minutes
Language
Hindi

Questions

How long is Sanju?

2 hours 41 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of adverts and trailers first, so plan for about 3 hours 1 minute.

Where can I see Sanju?

There is 1 screening at 1 cinema in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.

What language is Sanju in?

Sanju is in Hindi. A foreign-language film normally plays dubbed into German; many cinemas also show it in the original version (OV, OmU or OmeU).

Who is in Sanju?

Ranbir Kapoor plays Sanjay Dutt, with Paresh Rawal, Vicky Kaushal, Anushka Sharma, Dia Mirza and Manisha Koirala.

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